Wednesday Windings 12/08/2010…Sewing and Cardmaking
I’d like to introduce you to a new friend of mine. I think I’m going to call her Bessie (like from Cars for any cartoon-watching adults out there).
The Viking E118.
She and I have a lot of ground to cover between now and the 25th. Mr. Fix-It is making the Ladybug a bea-u-ti-ful bed for her American Girl doll for Christmas…
Mr. Fix-It is awesome!
…And that means I have to make everything else–sheets, pillow, blanket, etc. I have a little, beginner sewing machine. My mom got it for me about 8 years ago for Christmas. I’ve never been able to get it to work right. Never. Neither could she. I hand sew everything (which explains why I don’t sew much of anything). But I have a list of sewing projects that’s growing daily, so I pulled it out…
I loathe this machine.
…And cried tears of frustration remembering that the last time that stupid machine brought me to tears was back when I was trying to sew a baby quilt for the Ladybug with my mom. Back when the Ladybug was actually a baby, and my mom was actually still here. Which brought me face-to-face with my 5th Christmas since losing my parents.
Let me just say, that’s no place for a mother of 3 small children to be 21 days before Christmas. That’s a place that doesn’t have Christmas trees and lights and wreaths and cookies. That’s a place that doesn’t care about wrapping presents or sending cards. I know, I’ve been there before.
So I appealed to Mr. Fix-It, who has a known weakness for supporting my every whim (if it’s financially feasible and physically possible).
Which brought me face-to-face with Bessie.
So sweet…
Like I mentioned, we have a lot of work to do on these chilly winter nights, so I’m sure there will be update posts on our progress. In the meantime, here’s a card I made for Mr. Fix-It’s dad’s birthday.
Anyone remember Rickety Boom?
I used an old children’s book that my kiddos had accidentally destroyed for the image. I think my boys are going to regret that one day, it was a good story. But I thought the old truck just totally fit for my father-in-law, too. Talk about lemonade from lemons…
I like Bessie! I hope you two will become the best of friends!! Great card!
Oh, and the doll bed is fantastic!!! Great job, hubby!
Mr. Fix-It is awesome, isn’t he. The Ladybug saw one in a catalog and has been talking about it for awhile. I’m glad I’ve got Mr. Fix-It, otherwise that one item would have been most of her Christmas–they must be making a fortune on this stuff!
Ok that bed is AMAZING! how cool of you guys! And of course, LOVE the card!
What a great bed! I’m sure you & Bessie will become the best of friends. I love the saying on the card. I wish i was creative!
I am convinced that we’re all creative, we just have to dig a little deeper sometimes. Everyone in my family can craft and sew–I feel like I’ve come into it late and put it off too long, but I’m determined that I CAN DO IT! 🙂
Wow! What a great project – and it’s already coming together beautifully.
You’ve inspired me. Recently my Mother gave me my late-grandmother’s sewing machine. I don’t know the first thing about sewing – except what I watched from my mother.
Perhaps I need to start with giving her a name! After the 1st of the year I plan to get her out and at least learn to thread it and do a few practice stitches!
I’m proud of you! You can do it!!!
visiting from iFellowship! Have a great Wednesday!
Pen
I buzzed out a little pillow last night in less than an hour. I’ll be posting it in a few days. Just a test project to get me going, but wow–I was so excited. It really is easy. There’s a lot of techniques that I’ll need to learn to make lovely projects and complex projects, but just getting started again was much easier than I expected. Go for it!
Loving the wooden bed 🙂 What a wonderful surprise that will be! Can’t wait to see what you and Bessie make 🙂
I got a new sewing machine for my birthday and have been loving every minute – when I actually have the chance to sit down and spend some time sewing!
I’m very sorry for your loss. It’s been 10 years since my Dad died, and every Thanksgiving (which always falls either on his birthday or right around it) has been very difficult for me.
BLessings to you!
When I think of the hours I spent making tooth pillows… 🙂
I’m starting to wonder if that kind of grief ever ever gets easier, or if you just get better at ignoring it. I try not to dwell on it, but that certainly doesn’t mean it’s not there. Thoughts and prayers to your family as well–thanks for stopping by!